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DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:DAKT - US2342641097 - Common Stock

17.91 USD
+0.4 (+2.28%)
Last: 12/8/2025, 8:02:19 PM
17.91 USD
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After Hours: 12/8/2025, 8:02:19 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall DAKT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated DAKT against 125 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. DAKT has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. DAKT has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DAKT had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DAKT had a positive cash flow from operations.
DAKT had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years DAKT 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
DAKT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDAKT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M

1.2 Ratios

DAKT's Return On Assets of 2.00% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DAKT outperforms 56.80% of its industry peers.
DAKT has a Return On Equity (3.89%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.42%, DAKT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.60% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DAKT is in line with the industry average of 9.26%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2%
ROE 3.89%
ROIC 6.42%
ROA(3y)2%
ROA(5y)1.81%
ROE(3y)4.72%
ROE(5y)4.02%
ROIC(3y)9.83%
ROIC(5y)7.08%
DAKT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDAKT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

DAKT has a Profit Margin (1.45%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Operating Margin of DAKT (4.52%) is better than 60.80% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DAKT has grown nicely.
DAKT has a Gross Margin (26.80%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DAKT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.52%
PM (TTM) 1.45%
GM 26.8%
OM growth 3Y88.4%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.6%
GM growth 5Y2.56%
DAKT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDAKT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DAKT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for DAKT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
DAKT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
DAKT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
DAKT Yearly Shares OutstandingDAKT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
DAKT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDAKT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

DAKT has an Altman-Z score of 4.35. This indicates that DAKT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.35, DAKT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DAKT is 0.13, which is an excellent value as it means it would take DAKT, only 0.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.13, DAKT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.60% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04 indicates that DAKT is not too dependend on debt financing.
DAKT has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.04) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF 0.13
Altman-Z 4.35
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC8.96%
DAKT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDAKT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

DAKT has a Current Ratio of 2.07. This indicates that DAKT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
DAKT's Current ratio of 2.07 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DAKT is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
DAKT has a Quick Ratio of 1.54. This is a normal value and indicates that DAKT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DAKT has a Quick ratio (1.54) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.07
Quick Ratio 1.54
DAKT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDAKT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for DAKT have decreased strongly by -18.56% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 55.18% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has decreased by -7.67% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.44% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.56%
EPS 3Y100.83%
EPS 5Y55.18%
EPS Q2Q%-5.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.67%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y4.44%
Sales Q2Q%-3.15%

3.2 Future

DAKT is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 23.18% yearly.
DAKT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.42% yearly.
EPS Next Y27.81%
EPS Next 2Y23.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.68%
Revenue Next 2Y7.42%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
DAKT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDAKT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M
DAKT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDAKT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

DAKT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.67.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DAKT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DAKT is cheaper than 73.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.34. DAKT is around the same levels.
DAKT is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.57.
87.20% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DAKT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
DAKT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.56.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.67
Fwd PE 14.57
DAKT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDAKT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DAKT is valued a bit cheaper than 74.40% of the companies in the same industry.
93.60% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DAKT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.09
EV/EBITDA 13.58
DAKT Per share dataDAKT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DAKT's earnings are expected to grow with 23.18% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)0.41
EPS Next 2Y23.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DAKT does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

DAKTRONICS INC

NASDAQ:DAKT (12/8/2025, 8:02:19 PM)

After market: 17.91 0 (0%)

17.91

+0.4 (+2.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)09-10 2025-09-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)12-10 2025-12-10/bmo
Inst Owners69.95%
Inst Owner Change-8.77%
Ins Owners1.93%
Ins Owner Change0.8%
Market Cap869.17M
Revenue(TTM)749.36M
Net Income(TTM)10.89M
Analysts82.86
Price Target28.05 (56.62%)
Short Float %2.71%
Short Ratio2.55
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)22.25%
Min EPS beat(2)15.09%
Max EPS beat(2)29.41%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-88.23%
Max EPS beat(4)32.35%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)16.46%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-12.78%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.59%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.82%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.46%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)19.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.32%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.67
Fwd PE 14.57
P/S 1.16
P/FCF 10.09
P/OCF 8.29
P/B 3.11
P/tB 3.15
EV/EBITDA 13.58
EPS(TTM)0.79
EY4.41%
EPS(NY)1.23
Fwd EY6.86%
FCF(TTM)1.77
FCFY9.91%
OCF(TTM)2.16
OCFY12.06%
SpS15.44
BVpS5.76
TBVpS5.69
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)0.41
Graham Number10.12
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2%
ROE 3.89%
ROCE 10.03%
ROIC 6.42%
ROICexc 10.79%
ROICexgc 11%
OM 4.52%
PM (TTM) 1.45%
GM 26.8%
FCFM 11.49%
ROA(3y)2%
ROA(5y)1.81%
ROE(3y)4.72%
ROE(5y)4.02%
ROIC(3y)9.83%
ROIC(5y)7.08%
ROICexc(3y)13.17%
ROICexc(5y)9.6%
ROICexgc(3y)13.4%
ROICexgc(5y)9.86%
ROCE(3y)15.35%
ROCE(5y)11.06%
ROICexgc growth 3Y101.31%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y103.2%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y88.4%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.6%
GM growth 5Y2.56%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.37
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF 0.13
Debt/EBITDA 0.19
Cap/Depr 96.12%
Cap/Sales 2.5%
Interest Coverage 13.25
Cash Conversion 196.4%
Profit Quality 790.75%
Current Ratio 2.07
Quick Ratio 1.54
Altman-Z 4.35
F-Score7
WACC8.96%
ROIC/WACC0.72
Cap/Depr(3y)112.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)103.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.67%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.6%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.56%
EPS 3Y100.83%
EPS 5Y55.18%
EPS Q2Q%-5.71%
EPS Next Y27.81%
EPS Next 2Y23.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.67%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y4.44%
Sales Q2Q%-3.15%
Revenue Next Year7.68%
Revenue Next 2Y7.42%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-51.5%
EBIT growth 3Y102.3%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year92.35%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y127.73%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y83.59%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y55.32%

DAKTRONICS INC / DAKT FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DAKT stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DAKT.


What is the valuation status of DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for DAKTRONICS INC?

DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


How financially healthy is DAKTRONICS INC?

The financial health rating of DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) is 6 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for DAKTRONICS INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) is expected to grow by 27.81% in the next year.